Elections

Nordblum, Lopez split on climate and guns in AD-42 race

Republican Ted Nordblum and Democrat Deborah Klein Lopez clashed on immigration, climate change and gun laws at an Oct. 1 forum in Thousand Oaks as ballots arrive for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, Assembly District 42 election to replace termed-out Jacqui Irwin.

October 10, 2026 · 3 min read

Elections

Thousand Oaks council candidates detail positions as ballots arrive

Six candidates for three Thousand Oaks City Council seats outlined their priorities on the Civic Arts Plaza redevelopment, biotech investment and housing in a Ventura County Star questionnaire, with ballots already in voters' hands for the Nov. 3 election.

October 8, 2026 · 3 min read